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Lead Security Capability Architect

jisc • United Kingdom
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Jisc is seeking a Lead Security Capability Architect to build and lead a function dedicated to researching and developing new security capabilities for its Security Operations Centre (SOC). The role oversees the full development lifecycle of security tools, integrations, automations and services, working closely with SOC and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) teams to translate operational needs into effective solutions. The ideal candidate has deep security operations experience, strong scripting and development skills, and threat intelligence knowledge, with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.

Key Highlights
Lead the creation and growth of a new security capability development function focused on keeping the SOC ahead of evolving threats.
Own the end-to-end development lifecycle of security tools, integrations, automations and services, from concept to operational handover.
Collaborate closely with SOC and CTI leadership, translate operational pain points into capability requirements, and act as a technical authority and escalation point.
Continuously assess the threat landscape, vendor market and open-source community to identify and evaluate emerging security technologies.
Permanent, hybrid role based in one of Jisc's UK hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester or Oxford), offering circa £60,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development of new security tools, integrations, automations and services.
Oversee the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering through design, build, testing and documentation, ensuring solutions are built to a standard that enables a clean handover for long-term management.
Work closely with SOC and CTI leadership to understand operational pain points and translate them into capability requirements.
Engage with vendors and external partners as required during evaluation and development phases.
Build, lead and develop the security capability function as it establishes and grows.
Act as a point of escalation and technical authority within the team.
Continuously assess the threat landscape, vendor market and open-source community to identify emerging tools and technologies relevant to the SOC and CTI teams.
Evaluate new capabilities through structured proof-of-concept and pilot processes.
Technical Skills Required
Security operations Scripting and development Threat intelligence
Benefits & Perks
Circa £60,000 per annum salary (negotiable based on experience)
Flexible hybrid working patterns
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including 3 Christmas closure days
Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave
Generous flexible pension schemes
Wellbeing benefits including company paid health care cash plan and mental health first aiders
Continuous learning with access to thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses
Up to £250 home office equipment allowance
Financial well-being support including loan and savings plans, mortgage advice and will writing tools
Wide range of retailer discounts and cashback
Family friendly policies with enhanced parental, maternity, paternity and co-parental leave, and career breaks
Up to 3 days volunteer leave

Job Description

Lead security capability architect

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package

Jisc grade: TCY4 (internal use only)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reports into: Head of security intelligence and capability

Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

About Jisc:

At Jisc, we're driven by a simple ambition: to use technology to transform education, research and innovation.

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